Doctor of Physical Therapy
Students must successfully complete Health Care Professional Level CPR and American Red Cross First Aid certification prior to entrance into the program. Certification must be maintained throughout the duration of the program.
Graduation Requirements
Satisfactory completion of 102 graduate credit hours, including clinical education. All course work must be completed in compliance with the program's and school's academic and professional policies.
Sample Plan of Study
First Year
| Semester 1 (Fall) |
P511 Clinical Decision Making (1 credit) P512 Clinical Physiology (4 credits) P513 Functional Anatomy & Clinical Biomechanics (4 credits) D850 Gross Anatomy (8 credits) |
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| Semester 2 (Spring) |
P646 Introduction to Therapeutic Interventions (4 credits) P515 Introduction to PT Examination & Interventions (6 credits) P534 Introduction to Motor Sciences (2 credits) P530 Medical Conditions & Pathophysiology (4 credits) P570 Pharmacology for Physical Therapists (3 credits) |
| Semester 3 (Summer I) | P599 Clinical Education I (3 credits) |
| Semester 4 (Summer II) | P514 Evidence Based Critical Inquiry I (2 credits) |
Second Year
| Semester 5 (Fall) |
D852 Neuroscience & Clinical Neurology (5 credits) P643 Psychosocial Dimensions of Physical Therapy Practice (2 credits) P533 Lifespan Motor Development (2 credits) P526 Physical Therapy Examination/Interventions II (4 credits) P645 Evidence Based Critical Inquiry II (2 credits) |
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| Semester 6 (Spring) |
P524 Cardiopulmonary Practice Patterns (3 credits) P641 Neurorehabilitation I (4 credits) P541 Musculoskeletal Practice Patterns I (4 credits) P650 Integumentary Practice Patterns (2 credits) P680 Health Promotion & Community Outreach (2 credits) |
| Semester 7 (Summer II) |
P532 Legal & Ethical Issues in Physical Therapy (2 credits) P695 Clinical Education II (3 credits) |
| Semester 8 (Fall) |
P622 Musculoskeletal Practice Patterns II (4 credits) P642 Neurorehabilitation II (4 credits) P660 Special Topics in Physical Therapy (3 credits) P661 Prosthetic & Orthotic Interventions (2 credits) P664 Administration & Management of PT Services (3 credits) |
| Semester 9 (Spring) |
P622 Musculoskeletal Practice Patterns II (4 credits) P642 Neurorehabilitation II (4 credits) P660 Special Topics in Physical Therapy (3 credits) P661 Prosthetic & Orthotic Interventions (2 credits) P664 Administration & Management of PT Services |
Optional
| Optional Courses | P685 Independent Study (1-3 credits) |
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Office of Academic and Student Affairs
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Renee AkinsStudent Enrollment Services Coordinatorreakins@iupui.edu317-274-7238 |

